First Nations
- Tseshaht First Nation The Teseshaht is one of the First Nations bands that live in the Alberni Valley & the West Coast.
- Hupacasath First Nation The Hupacasath is another First Nations band that live in the Alberni Valley & the West Coast.
- Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council The Nuu-chah-nulth consists of many First Nation bands which together cover territories stretching approx. 300 kilometres on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.